FATAL CRASH IN LICKING COUNTY

A 55-year-old Newark man died in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday on Ohio 37 in Union Township. According to the Granville Post of the State Patrol, the crash - which involved five vehicles including a Mack truck - occurred shortly after 6:30 a.m. on SR37 near Blacks Road. The deceased has been identified as James Jones. The crash remains under investigation.

NEWARK MAN FACES DRUG CHARGES

A 49-year-old Newark man with an extensive criminal history is once again facing charges. Joshua Bergeron has been charged with aggravated trafficking following his arrest last week. Bergeron has prior burglary, drug and theft convictions. He is being held on $100,000 bond.

OVI CHECKPOINT

The Granville Post of the State Patrol will hold an OVI checkpoint this evening in Licking County. Based on provisional data, there were 145 alcohol related crashes with 7 resulting in fatalities in Licking County in 2025. The time and location of the checkpoint will be announced later today.

SMOKE ALARMS FOR THE DISABLED

There are a number of home safety devices that provide an audible alarm, a visual message displayed on a screen, or a strobe light for Ohioans with a disability in the event of an emergency like a home fire.

Chip Roberts with city of Delaware Fire Department said for those individuals, traditional smoke and carbon monoxide alarms that primarily utilize an audible alert may not be enough to awaken them while asleep.

OHIO TREES

The Ohio Division of Forestry is making it easier for Ohioans to purchase locally-grown trees with the Buckeye State Tree Nursery online ordering system. Customers can visit www.nursery.ohiodnr.gov to browse available tree species and place orders directly online. The new system expands access to seedlings grown at the Buckeye State Tree Nursery in Zanesville. It allows customers to choose between picking up their orders at the nursery or having seedlings shipped directly to them.

HS FOOTBALL

Week five of high school football action tonight as Johnstown travels to Licking Valley. Kickoff comes your way at 7:00pm on Buckeye Country 107.7/94.3, 790 WHTH and KOOL 101.7 FM HD2. You can also listen to the game by logging onto our website.